PM Books and PM Library are intended as vehicles to get quality professional writers, developing writers, writers with specialty publications into print with quality published full volumes. PM Books is focused on poetry but can also include short story collections, and literary essay collections. PM Library is focused on philosophical, Buddhist, Taoist, New Age, and environmental material. Poetry, short story collections and literary essay collections can be from 80 to 200 pages. Philosophical, Buddhist, Taoist, New Age, and environmental material and essay collections can be from 80 to 200 pages with monographs from 40 to 70 pages.

The publisher reserves the right to accept or reject material as a condition of submission. Once accepted this is a fully vetted publication, and includes: book design (color cover, b&w interior); editorial work and proofing; proof copy; ISBN registration; copyright registration; initial 100 book printing and shipping; inclusion on PM Books and PM Library web page; inclusion in major distributor catalogs; inclusion in online book sellers worldwide including Amazon.com, Barnes and Nobel, etc. European distribution available. PM Books and PM Library handle internet order fulfillment and shipping with PayPal. A Royalty structure is set up.

Author Assisted Financial Development

PM Books and PM Library are financed through Author Assisted Financial Develop; a program where the author with the publisher's assistance raises the initial production costs. This approach to raising money for artistic and intellectual projects is used in publishing, film making, theater and many other artistic and intellectual efforts and is indeed an important way to get projects funded. Through pre-sold copies of the book; fund raising through friends, associates, supporters, professional institutions, and the public, the needed finances can be raised to offset the cost of publishing. The author and publisher assists in this program through a special program. Money generated is placed in an author account set up for the distribution of funds. Initial publication costs are dependent on the length of the book and preparation of the manuscript and are defined in the Statement of Agreement between author and publisher. For a more detailed description of this process please follow up with an email inquiry.

Professional publications

Professional publications may be supported by institutions, foundations, granting agencies, and professional organizations as a means of assisting the professional development of the author and the institution. Authors should contact the institution they are affiliated with and inquire regarding support for their project. This publisher can give the supporting agency full documentation on the nature of the publication and the promotional efforts around the publication. Text books can be developed through this program and costs can be kept reasonable.

Time Line

Initial Review: All applications for PM Books and PM Library go through a review process with the publisher and other published authors to determine if PM Books/PM Library will publish the material. No guarantee of publication is made prior to the review. Manuscripts can be denied if the review determines that the manuscript does not meet our criteria for publication. Manuscripts that meet our review criteria will be offered publication and a Statement of Agreement will be signed by both parties. Review period is 1-3 months. All accepted manuscripts will go through an editorial process in order to make the manuscript the best it can possibly be.

Graphic work includes layout of text and cover. Text needs to be sent via CD or email attachment in Microsoft Word as one continuous manuscript and needs to include acknowledgments and author Bio. Front and back cover can include original art, author photo, and back cover quotes. Cover art must be in 300 dpi or greater. Publisher can develop cover material without some or any of the aforementioned material.

Preferred communication is through email and phone conversation. Proofing of all material is done via PDF email attachment with final signed approval via email.

Once the author accepts cover and text, printing of initial 100 copy order and delivery will occur. Additional press runs at presetcost are available.

Disclaimer

PM Books/PM Library are fully vetted publications and are not fee for printing, vanity or self-published books. We reserve the right to refuse any manuscript for any reason without explanation. We maintain a high standard for publication to insure that all authors can be confident that the author, publisher, and publication have recognizable quality and will be accepted in bookstores and libraries without reservation. Books are produced by short run digital printing. Sample publications are available. Author Assisted Financial Development is a trusted method to raise the needed funds to meet publication costs and put the work out to a quality public.

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